Where to save conversation records on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: a full guide to search for files

You turned on the call recording on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, but you can't find the file? The problem is familiar to many: the smartphone doesn't always tell you where audio recordings of calls are stored. Depending on the version of MIUI, the settings of the Phone app, and even the firmware region, the path to files may differ. In this article, we'll look at all possible storage locations, from standard folders to hidden directories, and learn how to search for records through embedded tools and third-party applications.

The Redmi Note 8 (codenamed ginkgo) is based on MIUI 11-14 depending on updates. In the newer versions of the firmware, Xiaomi has moved records from public folders to secure system directories, making it difficult to access. If you use a third-party recorder or call recorder app (like Cube Call Recorder), the files may lie in a completely different place. We'll look at all scenarios, from the standard recording function to alternative solutions.

Standard place for storing records in MIUI

By default, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 saves conversation records to the system folder, accessible only through the root file manager or special applications. However, in some versions of MIUI, files can be found without additional permissions.

• 📁 folder /storage/emulated/0/MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ — standard-place MIUI 12 And it's newer. It's stored in.amr or.mp3 name-named call_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.
• 📁 folder /storage/emulated/0/Recordings/Call/ — alternative path in some regional firmware (e.g. India or global version).
• 🔍 Inside the Phone app: Open your call history, click on recorded conversation → playback icon (if the function is active).

Important: Xiaomi has tightened its privacy policy in MIUI 13/14, and now the default records are stored in a secure storage that is not accessible without special permissions, and if you don't find files in these ways, it's likely that they're hidden in the /data system partition, which is not accessible without root or ADB.

⚠️ Note: When connecting your phone to your PC USB file transfer mode (MTP) system folders /MIUI/ and /Recordings/ It's not a mistake, it's how protection works. MIUI. Use the built-in file manager Mi File Explorer or applications like this FX File Explorer with access to hidden files.

How to find records through the application "Phone"

If you haven't changed your settings, you can play the recordings directly in the Phone app without looking for files.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the tab "Journal" (calling history).
3. Find a conversation with the microphone icon in the list 🎤 or the inscription "Recorded».
4. Slip on the record → opens the player with the ability to listen, remove or export.

If there is no recording icon, check:

• 🔧 Settings of the application "Phone": Settings → Record conversations. Make sure the function is enabled and saved to the device (not to the cloud) is selected).
• 📱 Version MIUI: into MIUI 14 entry may be disabled by default due to privacy laws in your area.
• 🛠️ Application rights: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Permits and check access to microphone and storage.

If there are no log entries but you are sure the feature worked, the files may have been saved to a hidden directory. Try a file system search (see next section).

Search for records through file manager

To manually find audio files of recordings, use the built-in Mi File Explorer or third-party managers (e.g. Solid Explorer, FX File Explorer).

1. Open the file manager and enable the display of hidden files (in Mi File Explorer: ⋮ → Settings → Show hidden files).
2. Go to the root directory (/storage/emulated/0/).
3. Look for the folders: MIUI/sound_recorder/call_rec/ Recordings/Call/ Android/data/com.android.server.telecom/files/ (for MIUI 13+)

call_*.amr

record_*.mp3

*.amr

In MIUI 14, Xiaomi moved the entries to secure folders that are only available through ADB or root-rights. If you can't find the files, try connecting to your phone via your computer:

adb shell ls /data/user/0/com.android.server.telecom/files/call_recordings/

This command will display a list of records if they are saved in the system partition, and it requires USB debugging enabled and ADB drivers installed.

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If you record calls often, install AppStar's Auto Call Recorder app, which saves files to an open folder. /CallRecordings/ It allows you to export them to PC without restrictions.

Cloud Storage: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

In some regions (e.g. China), Xiaomi defaults to save the call records to the Mi Cloud to check:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Check the “Talk Records” section (if you have one in your area).
3. If the feature is active, the records are synced to the cloud and are available on i.mi.com under Devices → Records.
4. Bluetooth (for small files): Turn on Bluetooth on both devices. Send the file as media (maximum ~50MB at a time).

.amr (standard for MIUI) recordings may require conversion to.mp3 to play on PC. Use programs like VLC Media Player or online converters (online-convert.com).

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.amr files take up 5-10 times less space than.mp3, but are of poorer quality. For long-term storage, it is recommended to convert them to.mp3 or.wav.

What to do if records are not saved

If the recording function is enabled but no files are available, check the following points:

• 📵 Recording ban in your region: in some countries (e.g. EU) call recording is disabled by default due to privacy laws. MIUI.
• 🔕 Android Restrictions: With Android 9, Google blocks the background recording of calls. The solution is to use apps with special permissions (see pro-third-party software section).
• 🗃️ Lack of memory: if the device has less than 100 MB of free space, MIUI It can automatically delete old records. Free up memory through Settings. → Warehouse.
• 🔧 Phone app failure: clear the cache (Settings) → Annexes → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the cache) and restart the phone.

If the problem is not solved, try:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version (Settings → About Phone → System Update).
2. Install an alternative recording application (e.g. ACR).
3. Reset the settings of the Phone application (Settings → Applications → Phone → Storage → Reset settings).

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 for global and European firmware, call recording can be completely disabled at the system level, in which case only the installation of custom firmware (for example, Xiaomi.EU) or the use of an external voice recorder will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about recording calls on Redmi Note 8